Ytoss

DONATE, VOLUNTEER, and LIVE SUSTAINABLY.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech coordinates YTOSS, one of the largest sustainability initiatives on campus. Each year, the program collects gently-used items from the dorms during the student move-out days. The items are then made available to incoming students during the fall move-in sale at Cassell Coliseum on Virginia Tech’s campus. ALL the profits support the YMCA Student Programs.

Since the first collection, with the help of our partners, sponsors and volunteers, YTOSS has:

Diverted more than 100 tons of gently used household items from the waste stream

Engaged over 1300 community volunteersin service to students and families

Generated over $60,000 to support student-led programs that nurture the potential of youth and teens, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families, and inspire social responsibility throughout the New River Valley.

Contributed to Virginia Tech’s ranking as a Sliver member of the Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in 2008.

Ytoss Collection 2018 will be held on Virginia Tech’s campus Friday, May 4th - Wednesday, May 9th.

The 2018 Ytoss Sale will be held in Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum on Wednesday, August 15th - Friday, August 17th (the Wednesday and Thursday of campus move-in). Like the Ytoss event on Facebook to stay up to date, and call 540-961-9622 or email ytoss@vtymca.org with questions or to get involved!

In order to succeed, Ytoss relies on the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers each year. We thank all of you for your support! We ask that you continue to volunteer and contribute to this great initiative. Email ytoss@vtymca.org or outreach@vtymca.orgto volunteer for this year.

LIVE SUSTAINABLY YEAR AROUND!

- *NEW*BIN Program: Y-toss is also sponsoring a new Residential Bin Collection Program. Bins are available throughout the year in various residence halls to collect any gently-used items. The items are then donated to the YMCA to help provide funding for various community and outreach programs!

- If you missed the Ytoss Sale – never fear! Stop by the YMCA Thrift Shop on 1000 N. Main St. in Blacksburg to find great deals throughout the year. The YMCA Thrift Shops in Blacksburg and Radford provide new life for tons of clothing, electronics, furniture, holiday items, and more – including the area’s largest selection of used books! We also recycle nearly 200 tons of batteries, broken electronics, and textiles for the community.

- Continue the cycle of volunteerism and sustainability by contributing to next year’s Ytoss! Volunteers and donors will receive coupons redeemable at the Ytoss Sale and the YMCA Thrift Shop.